Nate Cohn at the NYT see's Walker's strength [then counsels him to dispel questions about his fumbles]. I would never take advice from a liberal.
Political Calculus: A Fumble and Some Punts: Attention Turns to Scott Walker the Campaigner ".......My review of Mr. Walker’s television advertisements; debates; newspaper and television interviews; and speeches shows that he can be a candidate who deftly deflects and reframes tough questions. On that basis, it seems right to assume that Mr. Walker is less prone to an implosion than past Republicans who have surged in the polls, like Rick Perry, the former Texas governor. As I’ve mulled his chances over the last few years, my main question has been whether Mr. Walker would break out, not whether he could sustain momentum.
I asked Charles Franklin, a professor at Marquette University Law School in Wisconsin and director of the Marquette Law School poll, what his experience watching Mr. Walker over the last four years suggested about his mettle as a presidential candidate. He said Mr. Walker was “capable” and “very tactical,” someone who “thrives with a Democratic opponent and can do as well with Republicans.” His electoral record is certainly consistent with that view.
Nonetheless...."
The media is used to being the handlers, electing some canidates, destroying many others. They are not used to being handled. It drives them crazy. It’s been awhile. I think Reagan was the last one to do that.